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Oh despair! Worse than ever after trying diet and supplement way.

Feeling pretty grotty after latest results. Originally, after a period of rest and trying to focus on diet and some supplements, I had great improvement (no...

Feeling pretty grotty after latest results. Originally, after a period of rest a...

storm

•11 years ago

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Would welcome some advice before visiting GP. Have been on 100mcg Levo for approx 12 yrs. Past year has been awful.

Brief history: whilst being treated for Graves' disease approx 12 yrs ago, developed meningitis (rare side effect of carbimazole)had RAI treatment- because I...

Brief history: whilst being treated for Graves' disease approx 12 yrs ago, devel...

Luthrie

•11 years ago

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ideal blood results - particularly TSH?

Hi, can anyone tell me what ideal tsh, t3 and t4 levels are for a hypothyroid? Currently on 50mcg thyroxine, and supplementing with nutri thyroid? Thanks Jacs

Hi, can anyone tell me what ideal tsh, t3 and t4 levels are for a hypothyroid? C...

Jacs

•11 years ago

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Hyperparathyroid

I'm due to have an op for Parathyroid, I have most of the symptoms but also I am suffering with the soles of my feet( a type of numb and tingly feeling ) also...

I'm due to have an op for Parathyroid, I have most of the symptoms but also I am...

thaky

•11 years ago

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iodine

is it worth trying iodine? x

nichola79

•11 years ago

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Confused with thyroid and low ferritin thank you

Hi i recently been having some blood test I have an under active thyroid for many years but when I went recently i needed another blood test as the nurse said...

Hi i recently been having some blood test I have an under active thyroid for man...

lisamurran

•11 years ago

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Doctors just don't understand the tiredness!

After yet another trip to the doctors for a check up on my sleeping tablets he tells me that I should only sleep for 8 hours a night every night! Currently I...

After yet another trip to the doctors for a check up on my sleeping tablets he t...

leighma81

•11 years ago

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Why do I have to lower Thyroxine (update)..Blood tests results.

Hi Guys, some of you helped me last week as I was told by my doctor that I have to lower my thyroxine from 75 to 50grms, which I cant understand as I feel...

Hi Guys, some of you helped me last week as I was told by my doctor that I hav...

Tasia

•11 years ago

13 Replies

results.. please help

hi just managed to get copy of my results. Can anyone tell me in simple terms what they mean please. serum TSH level <0.03mu/L (0.35-5.0) low will be filed...

hi just managed to get copy of my results. Can anyone tell me in simple terms wh...

Hidden

•11 years ago

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Help needed with reading results! Endo said results 'normal' but i dont feel it!

I would be very grateful if anybody would be kind enough to have a look at my blood test results and let me know what they think from them. TSH 1.76...

I would be very grateful if anybody would be kind enough to have a look at my bl...

bubooo

•11 years ago

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Daughters thyroid tests results .. are they good or bad .. can anyone help .

Since my daughter was a little girl she has had blue shiners under her eyes , her hair was fine and lanky , she was always freezing cold with blue hands and...

Since my daughter was a little girl she has had blue shiners under her eyes , he...

cein

•11 years ago

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Has anyone had success in treating adrenals? Thought I was doing well, now in the midst of a crash, wondering how to get things moving again

I've got stage 3 adrenal exhaustion, according to the saliva tests, I was taking B vits, vit C, liquorice and ginseng & also made lots of diet & lifestyle...

I've got stage 3 adrenal exhaustion, according to the saliva tests, I was taking...

Lolalois

•11 years ago

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Fast Diet - 5:2

Hi Has anybody tried this diet - I bought the book today and just wondered whether by fasting (although you are allowed 600 cals on the fast days) it would...

Hi Has anybody tried this diet - I bought the book today and just wondered whet...

capricorn

•11 years ago

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Just been diagnosed with hypothyroidism - any advice on links with miscarriage? I've read THS should be between 1 - 2 is this true?

Have had 4 miscarriages within last year so now hoping this new diagnosis might be the reason why. Need to investigate further asap due to my age so prob will...

Have had 4 miscarriages within last year so now hoping this new diagnosis might...

JacqsC

•11 years ago

2 Replies

B12 level and effect on thyroid.

My B12 measurement came back at 148ng/l which the endo notes is low. She's told GP to measure intrinsic factor antibodies as regards pernicious anaemia. Can...

My B12 measurement came back at 148ng/l which the endo notes is low. She's told ...

Cinnamon

•11 years ago

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Finger prick vit D test...

Has anyone tried this? Am I the only one who encountered problems obtaining a sample? I followed all instructions but couldn't obtain the 600 microlitres...

Has anyone tried this? Am I the only one who encountered problems obtaining a sa...

AnthonyMs

•11 years ago

35 Replies

Supplements

I've seen during my time on here that many people recommend different supplements, for the first time in ages i've looked at the thyroid uk website too and...

I've seen during my time on here that many people recommend different supplement...

Lincs_Lass

•11 years ago

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my letter from my endo to gp, this is crap!

my endo letter to my gp I reviewed nichola today in surgical outpatients, as you know she has a right thyroid nodule which has been under surveillance...

my endo letter to my gp I reviewed nichola today in surgical outpatients,...

nichola79

•11 years ago

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Results re possible Hypothyroid daughter

I have finally received blue horizon results for my daughter. TSH 1.49 Total thyroxine 89 (59 _154) Free thyroxine 13.4 (12-22) Free T3 5.6 (3.5 _7.7)...

I have finally received blue horizon results for my daughter. TSH 1.49 Total...

Femme1

•11 years ago

3 Replies

Blood test results

Hi I got my blood test results and GP says they are fine. TSH 1.94 (0.03 - 4.94) T4 19.94 (9.0 - 25) GP didn't have much more to say, except could be...

Hi I got my blood test results and GP says they are fine. TSH 1.94 (0.03 - 4.9...

Mini1

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Which is the correct Genova test for Adrenals?

Hi, I've been reading about the tests available to test for adrenals. However there are a few on the Genova site and I'm not sure which one is the right one!...

Hi, I've been reading about the tests available to test for adrenals. However th...

Wired

•11 years ago

1 Reply

Statin to take or not ?

Im in a quandary, my last tests showed my bad cholestral at 8, pretty shocking.... Despite using all the advertised spreads and drinks to help my diet, which...

Im in a quandary, my last tests showed my bad cholestral at 8, pretty shocking.....

Sam75

•11 years ago

40 Replies

Hypo?!

We've finally received a letter with a diagnosis on it!. Jess' dermatologist has diagnosed her with hypothyroidism and also alopecia areata connected with...

We've finally received a letter with a diagnosis on it!. Jess' dermatologist has...

Mummy5

•11 years ago

11 Replies

Do people take different levels of thyroxine to obtain overall therapeutic levels?

I was taking 150mcg thyroxine for about 2 years and was tested too low TSH. Thyroxine reduced to 125mcg for 1 year, now TSH too high (14). Now back on 150mcg...

I was taking 150mcg thyroxine for about 2 years and was tested too low TSH. Thyr...

auntiezulu

•11 years ago

8 Replies

why am I feeling the symptoms of hypothyroidism now years after being on thyroxin

cazy

•11 years ago

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Does anyone else suffer from bad circulation? My ankles and hands are permanently swollen - the Dr not sure if its circulation problems or

Hypo side affects, been hypo for 13 years on 100mcg levothyroxine - I am due blood test to include thyroid and celiac on Tuesday afternoon.

Hypo side affects, been hypo for 13 years on 100mcg levothyroxine - I am due blo...

mandys

•11 years ago

10 Replies

A little story about someone diagnosed with CFS/ME.

Last year my hubby’s friend was talking about his wife’s diagnosis of CFS/ME, she was off work for 6 months with depression (given Ads) and had various blood...

Last year my hubby’s friend was talking about his wife’s diagnosis of CFS/ME, sh...

Hidden

•11 years ago

35 Replies

nutri adrenal help?

dr peatfield has told me to take 1 a day working up to 6-8 over 4-6 weeks, the problem I have is on the label it says not to be taken after 1pm I just don't...

dr peatfield has told me to take 1 a day working up to 6-8 over 4-6 weeks, the p...

nichola79

•11 years ago

12 Replies

northern general anyone?

Feel free to PM me

Hidden

•11 years ago

2 Replies

Quick Question

I have been on medication for an Under Active Thyroid since May 2012. It took a while but have started to feel normal and have even lost weight and managed to...

I have been on medication for an Under Active Thyroid since May 2012. It took a...

sarah2237

•11 years ago

5 Replies

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All posts for April 2013

Oh despair! Worse than ever after trying diet and supplement way.

Would welcome some advice before visiting GP. Have been on 100mcg Levo for approx 12 yrs. Past year has been awful.

ideal blood results - particularly TSH?

Hyperparathyroid

iodine

Confused with thyroid and low ferritin thank you

Doctors just don't understand the tiredness!

Why do I have to lower Thyroxine (update)..Blood tests results.

results.. please help

Help needed with reading results! Endo said results 'normal' but i dont feel it!

Daughters thyroid tests results .. are they good or bad .. can anyone help .

Has anyone had success in treating adrenals? Thought I was doing well, now in the midst of a crash, wondering how to get things moving again

Fast Diet - 5:2

Just been diagnosed with hypothyroidism - any advice on links with miscarriage? I've read THS should be between 1 - 2 is this true?

B12 level and effect on thyroid.

Finger prick vit D test...

Supplements

my letter from my endo to gp, this is crap!

Results re possible Hypothyroid daughter

Blood test results

Which is the correct Genova test for Adrenals?

Statin to take or not ?

Hypo?!

Do people take different levels of thyroxine to obtain overall therapeutic levels?

why am I feeling the symptoms of hypothyroidism now years after being on thyroxin

Does anyone else suffer from bad circulation? My ankles and hands are permanently swollen - the Dr not sure if its circulation problems or

A little story about someone diagnosed with CFS/ME.

nutri adrenal help?

northern general anyone?

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